Example sentences of "but his [adj] eye " in BNC.
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| 1 | His voice was indolent , but his brilliant eyes watched her with an intensity that belied that lazy unconcern . |
| 2 | The tone was light , but his blue eyes remained wary . |
| 3 | ‘ My lips , Excellency , are sealed , ’ said Blackbeard , but his blue eyes hardened a little . |
| 4 | Zadak smiled , but his blue eyes were cold . |
| 5 | He smiled , but his narrowed eyes were hard . |
| 6 | Paul Devraux 's features bore a strong resemblance to his father 's , but his dark eyes twinkled mischievously in his sunburned face and he affected a droll , cynical expression . |
| 7 | He had strong , rugged not unattractive features , but his dark eyes , almost black in their intensity , were hostile . |
| 8 | He 's nearly a year old now , but his right eye is still getting darker , while his left eye is staying firmly blue . |
| 9 | Do you know , I really thought he was going to tell me something , but his protuberant eyes refused to meet mine . |
| 10 | He explained that their house down under the railway by the Bridge of Three Eyes had only one room , but his own eyes shone as he described the delights of a gypsy supper . |
| 11 | He seemed somewhat breathless but his intelligent eyes twinkled with amusement . |